AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) COO gets 44,393-unit 2025 long-term equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Chief Operating Officer Karl Sprules reported equity transactions in AB Holding Units on December 10, 2025. The disclosure shows a disposition of 2,490 AB Holding Units at $41.11 per unit and the acquisition of a 2025 long-term incentive award of 44,393 AB Holding Units at the same price. Following these transactions, Sprules directly held 129,640 units and indirectly held 94,270 units through a rabbi trust. The long-term incentive award, held in the rabbi trust under AllianceBernstein's incentive compensation program, vests in equal annual installments on December 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028, subject to the terms and covenants of the award agreement.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sprules Karl

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN

501 COMMERCE STREET

(Street)

NASHVILLE TN 37203

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. [ AB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/10/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
AB Holding Units(1)	12/10/2025		G		2,490	D	$41.11(2)	129,640	D
AB Holding Units(1)	12/10/2025		A		44,393(3)	A	$41.11(2)	94,270	I	through rabbi trust under employee incentive compensation award program

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding Units").

2. The closing price on the NYSE of an AB Holding Unit on December 10, 2025.

3. Reporting Person's 2025 long-term incentive compensation award, which was approved by the Compensation and Workplace Practices Committee of the Board of Directors as of December 10, 2025, was made in the form of AB Holding Units. Reporting Person therefore may be deemed to have acquired 44,393 AB Holding Units. These AB Holding Units are held in a rabbi trust under AllianceBernstein's incentive compensation award program until they vest and are delivered to the Reporting Person. The award vests, subject to various agreements and covenants set forth in the applicable award agreement, in equal annual increments on each of December 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028.

Remarks:

	/s/ Karl Sprules	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AllianceBernstein (AB) disclose for its COO?

The Chief Operating Officer of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P., Karl Sprules, reported a disposition of 2,490 AB Holding Units and the acquisition of a 44,393-unit long-term incentive equity award, both dated December 10, 2025.

How many AB Holding Units were included in Karl Sprules' 2025 long-term incentive award at AllianceBernstein (AB)?

The 2025 long-term incentive compensation award for Karl Sprules was made in the form of 44,393 AB Holding Units, which may be deemed to have been acquired on December 10, 2025.

At what price were the reported AB Holding Unit transactions for AllianceBernstein (AB) COO executed?

Both the 2,490-unit disposition and the 44,393-unit award were reported at $41.11 per AB Holding Unit, which is stated as the closing price on the NYSE on December 10, 2025.

How many AB Holding Units does the AllianceBernstein (AB) COO own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Karl Sprules held 129,640 AB Holding Units directly and 94,270 AB Holding Units indirectly through a rabbi trust under AllianceBernstein's incentive compensation award program.

How and when does the AllianceBernstein (AB) COO’s 2025 equity award vest?

The 44,393 AB Holding Units granted as the 2025 long-term incentive award are held in a rabbi trust and vest in three equal annual increments on December 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028, subject to agreements and covenants in the award agreement.

What type of security did the AllianceBernstein (AB) COO receive in his 2025 incentive award?

The award consists of AB Holding Units, which are described as units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P..